Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura Srinagar has released an official advertisement inviting applications from eligible candidates for temporary project-based posts. The recruitment is for a DBT (Government of India) funded research project titled “Impact of Genotypic and phenotypic expression of SLCO1B1 gene on Methotrexate dosage in the outcome of acute lymphoblastic leukemia”.
There is one vacancy available for the Research Associate-II post. The appointment will be purely temporary for an initial period of six months. Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and age criteria must submit their applications along with relevant documents to the office of the Principal Investigator before 13 April 2026.
Overview of SKIMS Soura Research Associate Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar |
| Advt Date | 07 April 2026 |
| Post Name | Research Associate-II |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Category | Institute Job |
| Type | Temporary / Project Based |
| Job Location | SKIMS, Soura Srinagar |
| Application Mode | Offline (Plain Paper Application) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting and Interview |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about eligibility criteria, important dates, and application procedure.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Date | 07 April 2026 |
| Last Date of Application Submission | 13 April 2026 |
| Interview Date | Will be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
Vacancy Details of SKIMS Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
| Research Associate-II | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria of SKIMS Research Associate Vacancies
Educational Qualification: Ph.D in Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or related field. OR M.Sc. in the above fields with minimum 5 years relevant experience and at least 60% marks from a UGC recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
- Strong expertise in cell lines and molecular biology techniques.
- Experience in Real-time PCR, Western blot, Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH), Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Bioinformatics.
- Experience in handling at least one research project as Principal Investigator.
- Minimum three years of postdoctoral research experience in relevant field.
- Proven record of scientific publications in SCI journals.
Age Limit: Candidate age should be below 40 years at the time of application.
Salary Details
| Post Name | Remuneration |
| Research Associate-II | As per DBT guidelines |
Project Duration
- The appointment will be purely temporary.
- Initial duration will be six months.
- The tenure may be extended depending upon project duration and performance of the candidate.
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted on plain paper.
- Attach all relevant documents and certificates along with the application.
- Submit the application to the office of the Principal Investigator before 13 April 2026.
- Application forms can be downloaded from the SKIMS website.
Selection Process
The selection process will include:
- Shortlisting of candidates
- Interview of shortlisted candidates
The date and venue of the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through phone or the SKIMS website.
Terms and Conditions
- The appointment may be terminated with one month notice from either side without assigning any reason.
- The post is purely temporary and does not guarantee regular appointment.
- Candidates selected will have no claim for regular appointment in the institute.
- Qualification and experience must be from Government or Government recognized institutes.
- The project duration may be extended depending on performance of selected candidates.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Mere fulfilling eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.
SKIMS Official Notification Details
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Website: www.skims.ac.in